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DX08 EBD

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,316 mi
Last recorded25,316 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 EBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 25,316 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 24,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 24,891 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 23,428 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 23,428 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 22,786 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 22,026 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 22,026 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,726 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 21,349 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,403 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 17,792 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,298 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F?

Based on 4,000 MOT tests across 372 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
372
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
Drive chain excessively loose 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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DX08 EBD is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 14,949 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX08 EBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX08 EBD registered?

DX08 EBD is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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